anyone installed the racing cams yet?

[johnchypermotard]

i just ordered the racing cams/ecu kit ... should be in stock in about a week.

has anyone installed the cams yet?

what is the deal with degreeing the cams to get optimal performance?

does the kit come with decent instructions, or the usual instructions for DP kits?

what is the performance gain after installation (am assuming the cams were installed with/after a full exhaust termi system)?

grazie in advance for your answers.

a presto,
johnc

[dukepilot]

Originally Posted by johnchypermotard

i just ordered the racing cams/ecu kit ... should be in stock in about a week.

has anyone installed the cams yet?

what is the deal with degreeing the cams to get optimal performance?

does the kit come with decent instructions, or the usual instructions for DP kits?

what is the performance gain after installation (am assuming the cams were installed with/after a full exhaust termi system)?

grazie in advance for your answers.

a presto,
johnc

The "kit" comes with no instructions. See this thread...

Cam Timing, Degreeing the Cam

and this thread...

Ordered Cams

108 degrees intake center lobe seems to be the recommended spec for the DP cams per Bruce Meyers famed Ducati tuner. Cam timing can affect how your engine makes power (top end, mid, low). It also keeps your valves from meeting your pistons. While you're at it, good time to get some headwork done.

[desmolvr]

I had the cams installed with the Zard full system. I do not have any dyno numbers but the bike runs great. One thing I will say is that you basically have to have a full service done. They had adjust the valves and add a bunch of shims it was about $700 just for labor.

[08hyper]

Originally Posted by johnchypermotard

i just ordered the racing cams/ecu kit ... should be in stock in about a week.

has anyone installed the cams yet?

what is the deal with degreeing the cams to get optimal performance?

does the kit come with decent instructions, or the usual instructions for DP kits?

what is the performance gain after installation (am assuming the cams were installed with/after a full exhaust termi system)?

grazie in advance for your answers.

a presto,
johnc

John, as I have not installed my cams yet, I can't speak for myself, not
until Jan, 09 when I do my top end, but I can tell you about our friends bike,
Hypetsu (Tamir) he has the cams, HC pistons, porting, and the Ti DP full
2 into1 exhaust, his bike flat rips! any time he turns the throttle on a straight
he just pulls me! but then again I do weigh 100lbs than him.....LOL Alex

[dukepilot]

One other thing, the 108 spec is for stock pistons. If you're running H/C pistons, the spec may be different. As a point of reference, stock cam timing is 116 degrees intake center lobe.

[HypeTsu]

Originally Posted by 08hyper

any time he turns the throttle on a straight
he just pulls me! but then again I do weigh 100lbs than him.....LOL Alex

Alex

That is why I say the best performance upgrade you can do is turn vegetarian

[mooner]

Originally Posted by HypeTsu

Alex

That is why I say the best performance upgrade you can do is turn vegetarian

Or have an enema

[johnchypermotard]

ciao alex -

grazie for the info. which hc pistons did tamir have installed?

i am going to drive down with family to los angeles this thursday morning, and have friday open. i will be meeting with luca most likely over in santa monica area. any chance i can meet with you and the other la based tard owners, for coffee?

pm me, and i will advise my mobile number, so we can talk when i get to los angeles.

Originally Posted by 08hyper

John, as I have not installed my cams yet, I can't speak for myself, not
until Jan, 09 when I do my top end, but I can tell you about our friends bike,
Hypetsu (Tamir) he has the cams, HC pistons, porting, and the Ti DP full
2 into1 exhaust, his bike flat rips! any time he turns the throttle on a straight
he just pulls me! but then again I do weigh 100lbs than him.....LOL Alex

[08hyper]

Originally Posted by johnchypermotard

ciao alex -

grazie for the info. which hc pistons did tamir have installed?

i am going to drive down with family to los angeles this thursday morning, and have friday open. i will be meeting with luca most likely over in santa monica area. any chance i can meet with you and the other la based tard owners, for coffee?

pm me, and i will advise my mobile number, so we can talk when i get to los angeles.

Tamir is using 11. 1 compression STD Pistal pistons, same as the ones I will be getting, execpt
mine will be the big bores. They really are high quality pistons, but are a little pricey

PM sent, Aloha Alex

[08hyper]

Originally Posted by HypeTsu

Alex

That is why I say the best performance upgrade you can do is turn vegetarian

I am sorta Vegetarian, cows eat hay don't they?? LOL Alex